Finding the Third Proportional to 510,244 and 1,113,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,244 and 1,113,752 is: 2,431,079.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,244 : 1,113,752 = 1,113,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,244/1,113,752 = 1,113,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,244x = 1,113,752 × 1,113,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,244x = 1,240,443,517,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,240,443,517,504/510,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,431,079.09
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